Antiguan Black Bean Cakes

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    5 servings

  • Calories

    380 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Caribbean

Antiguan Black Bean Cakes

Antiguan Black Bean Cakes are made by coating a black bean mixture with cornmeal and frying on the stove. They are filled with jalapeños and are the perfect side dish for seafood! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups canned black beans
  • ½ cup white onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Jalapeno peppers finely chopped
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup cornmeal
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
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Instructions

  1. Grind beans in a blender to a smooth paste.
  2. Stir in onions, garlic, chile, spices, and egg, mixing until fully combined.
  3. Heat oil in a shallow frying pan over medium heat. 
  4. Place cornmeal in a bowl. Drop a tablespoon of bean mixture in the bowl, turning carefully to coat in cornmeal. Transfer the bean mixture to the pan and fry in the hot oil.
  5. Repeat as necessary and enjoy. 

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from AtoZ World Travel. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 380kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 281mg (12%) Potassium 426mg (12%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 234IU (5%) Vitamin C 42mg (47%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 380 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 380kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 281mg 12%
Potassium 426mg 9%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 234IU 5%
Vitamin C 42mg 47%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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